Monday, August 20, 2012

IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO GET INTO SHAPE!



IT’S NOT OVER!!!!

There are 2 more weeks before Labor Day and your long summer days and nites are behind us like the sunset.

But, it’s not over yet! And it’s not too late to get in shape! Make the most of the time you have and make it a SUCCESSFUL BEGINNING! The surest way not to fail is to determine to succeed!
I am giving you 7day plan to get into shape! 

Day #1- ELIMINATE PROCESSED FOODS
Processed foods are just plain BAD for you!!! They may taste good in the moment, but really, it’s CRAP! Eating processed foods only makes your body crave more junk! Look for fresh fruit and veggies and lean meats, poultry and fish.

Day #2- LAY OFF THE SAUCE
Alcoholic drinks are dehydrating and high in calories (yes, even the clear alcoholic drinks have more calories than h2o!). They also make resisting unnecessary nibbles incredibly difficult. Did you know that people consume more calories after drinking than before having had a drink! Shocker!

Day #3- EAT YOUR FIBER
Don’t forgo fiber! It’s a source of long lasting satiety. There are many fruits and veggies that are high in fiber, as well as quinoa, barley, and brown rice. You can even sprinkle flaxseed onto your yogurt or add some raw almonds to your salad.

Day #4- BURN BABY BURN
Eating steadily throughout the day fuels your metabolism and keeps it burning calories at a steady pace. Eat 3 meals a day (check your portion- it may be too big!) and 2 snacks (keep it under 200 calories!).

Day #5- BANISH THE BLOAT
Stick with water based produce like cucumbers, asparagus, spinach, grapefruit, watermelon, oranges, and bananas. Eat yogurt, egg whites and cottage cheese. Also, lean meats, chicken, and fish are great!

Day #6- FLUSH IT OUT
Drink water!!!

DAY #7- PROTEIN IS YOUR FRIEND
A healthy protein rich breakfast will fill you up and help head off unnecessary snacking through this final push. Egg white omelets with veggies or nonfat greek yogurt with fruit are great ways to start the day!

For more information contact me at Rachel@livehealthynyc.com